How did you get into ASMR Roleplay/Narrative ASMR?

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So, I was randomly searching YouTube when I was having a bad day, and I searched for "hurt/comfort." And one of the top results was CardlinAudio. And as I explored his channel, I was completely hooked almost from the first moment. After a few months of listening, I decided I had to try it myself. For more about why I specifically love this artform, check out this video I made explaining just that.

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What kind of audios do you listen to? Who are your favorite artists?

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While I do enjoy comfort and sleep aids (especially on a bad day!), my favorite kind of audios to listen to are hurt/comfort, especially action hurt/comfort. 

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My favorite artists include: CardlinAudio, ExtrovertEd, BoyfriendAudio, and Easton & Emmary. But I'm always looking for more voices and more collaborators!

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What's your recording setup? 

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I record inside a small closet covered in moving blankets. I have a stool to sit on and another to hold my laptop. I use a Samson Q2U microphone.

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Favorite kind of audio to make?

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My favorite kind to make is also action hurt/comfort or just action. As much as the plethora of sound effects might present a challenge, I love putting all the pieces together. I also like performing any audio where I get to be spazzy!Kim. 

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Are you in a relationship?

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I have been married since 2008 and have one son.

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Do you write your own scripts? Where do you get your ideas? 

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Some of them! If there's no author listed on the thumbnail or in the description, that means I wrote it! Otherwise, the author will be credited in both of those places. 

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I sometimes have random ideas for audios, and I will write them down in my brainstorming document. If it becomes fully developed enough in my mind, I will move it over to my Writing Projects spreadsheet, so I remember to work on it. 

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I also look on Reddit for open scripts, take ideas from random things I see online or writing prompts. I also have a request form that you can use to submit your ideas. People also send me scripts as well that I sometimes will use. And I will commission writers to write an idea for me when I've got too much on my plate. Inspiration is everywhere! "Get excited and make stuff!"

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How can I start doing this and make my own content? 

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I always give the same advice that Cardlin gave to me: just do it. Don't wait for the perfect time. Don't wait until you have the best equipment. Start with maybe just your phone and see if you like it. Maybe you will, maybe you won't. Remember, if you're not enjoying it, then don't do it!

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And as YuuriVoice said, don't go into it for the fame, followers, or fortune. Those things are hard to achieve and take a lot of work (and a LOT of luck). Create because you want to. Because you need to.

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But the first step is to just do it. Record yourself with your phone and either post to YouTube or Reddit. Good luck!

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How do you handle writer's block? 

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Word. Sprints.

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Breaks my writer's block every time. You get together with some friends IRL or online (or you can do this on your own), set a timer (15-20 minutes is good), and then everyone goes and writes, working on their own projects. When the timer is up, come back and compare how many words you wrote in that time. Whoever has the most gets the bragging rights.

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It's amazing how powerful that little timer is. It forces you to just write. Don't think, don't correct, don't edit. Just write. Even if it's not perfect, it's much easier to work with words on a page than a blank page.

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Two resources for you: Sprinto is a Discord bot that takes all the work and math out of Writing Sprints/Word Wars for you. It's fabulous and very easy to use. For solo writing, try writerordie.com

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I want to write a script. How do I do that? 

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I am going to make a video or document about this. But my big things are: 

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1. Write something that is not only interesting to you but interesting to others. Make sure something happens and changes within the audio. One or two people talking where nothings hapens is ... not super interesting to listen to.

2. Make sure you don't try to have the Listener's words or actions carry the story! We can't see or hear them, so everything they do or say needs to be reflected in what the speaker(s) says and sound effects (try not to rely too heavily on those). If you need to, write lines for the Listener. BUT! You must then take those lines out, read it to a friend, and make sure it still makes sense.

3. Give spaces between lines and break up large paragraphs. Easier to read. 

4. If you want to share it and allow people to fill it, share it on Reddit or Twitter! Upload first to a hosting site like ScriptBin, PasteBin, or Google Drive, and then link it. Do not paste it directly into your Reddit post (that is just my opinion). Tag your content appropriately and, if you remember, please add a word count! 

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How old are you?

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Older than you probably think.

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What's your favorite movie?

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Radioland Murders, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, RED, and Captain America: the Winter Soldier 

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Favorite video game? 

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Ragnarock! (on Steam VR) 

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Favorite color? 

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Blue!

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Favorite anime?

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Still gotta go with my first one: Fushigi Yuugi

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Favorite music genre? 

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Pop, though I love Rock as well

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Favorite book?

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Ready Player One

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Favorite food?

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Chocolate chip cookies or brownies. Though it's a little trickier now that I'm gluten free ...